On 24 Nov 1751 when Joseph was 39, he married Elizabeth Sisson (52029) , daughter of Thomas Sisson (54796) (22 Apr 1707-ca 1775/1777) & Phebe Cook (35202) (ca 1709-aft 6 Jan 1783), in Portsmouth, RI.322 Joseph Shearman of Newport and Elizabeth Sisson of Portsmouth were married by Jonathan Freeborn, Justice, 24 Nov 1751. Born ca 1730.